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Gaps in watershed assessments in Georgia: observations and suggested changes
Gaps in watershed assessments in Georgia: observations and suggested changes
Author(s)
Smith, Hillary M.
Gattie, David K.
Smith, Matt C.
Collins, J. Victoria
Byne, F. Wes
Gattie, David K.
Smith, Matt C.
Collins, J. Victoria
Byne, F. Wes
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Hatcher, Kathryn J.
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Abstract
The University of Georgia Watershed
Group began conducting State of Georgia mandated
watershed assessments (part of the National Pollution
Discharge Elimination System permitting process) in
1999. Since then, the group has conducted watershed
assessments for small rural communities and highly
populated urban areas. Based on these experiences, the
group has identified problems in the watershed
assessment process ranging from inconsistent standards
for conducting the studies to generating public interest.
However, the largest gaps are the result of problems
associated with data collection and manipulation. As a
result, the UGA Watershed Group offers
recommendations for improving the process of future
watershed assessments.
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Date Issued
2003-04
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Proceedings